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Given the conversion factors 12 in/1 ft and 3.28 ft/1 m, which line segment is longer?

A. Line segment A
B. Line segment B
C. They are the same size.

Given the conversion factors 12 in/1 ft and 3.28 ft/1 m, which line segment is longer-example-1
User MeLean
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The correct answer is A
User Gatsby
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Answer:

Line segment A

Explanation:

The apostrophe symbol represents feet.

1 meter can be converted into 3.28'

Since 5.5' > 3.28', Line segment A is larger

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